Cleaning/Caring for Chanel PATENT Leather

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#166
Have any of you experienced slight cracking on any of your Chanel bags that is patent leather? I recently just got an extra mini flap the other day and noticed that there was slight cracking on the stitching where the bag folds over. It's not noticeable until you closely inspect it. Any help or suggestions? Should I be worry about it and return it? Or just keep the gorgeous gem? I hate to send it back...Granted, I ordered it via phone and had it shipped out to me. Thank you!!
 
#167
Would you mind posting photos of the cracked patent leather?

I know stressed points on patent due to bending will result in cracks. However I don't think it'll continue to crack as long as you don't apply constant stress to that part of the leather.

You mentioned it is located at the opening, where there is constant moving from opening/closing the bag. That might cause issues.
 
#169
I suggest you look into this patent leather thread


But I'd return if I were u

For patent leather..,once cracked I don't think there's anything u or Chanel can do



avecamoursteph said:
Have any of you experienced slight cracking on any of your Chanel bags that is patent leather? I recently just got an extra mini flap the other day and noticed that there was slight cracking on the stitching where the bag folds over. It's not noticeable until you closely inspect it. Any help or suggestions? Should I be worry about it and return it? Or just keep the gorgeous gem? I hate to send it back...Granted, I ordered it via phone and had it shipped out to me. Thank you!!
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#171
snowbubble said:
Would you mind posting photos of the cracked patent leather?

I know stressed points on patent due to bending will result in cracks. However I don't think it'll continue to crack as long as you don't apply constant stress to that part of the leather.

You mentioned it is located at the opening, where there is constant moving from opening/closing the bag. That might cause issues.
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Here, I tried to get a good photo of it via iPhone 6. [emoji17]

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#172
HELLO EVERYONE!

I need some help making a decision that I don't want to regret regarding keeping my Chanel Black Patent Leather New Mini Bag. I heard that it will become sticky in time. Is that true?

Also, should I keep it because I will (hopefully fingers crossed!) that I will receive my Black Caviar New Mini soon. So, basically I am asking should I have two of the same bag? I do have a Medium Lambskin/Tweed Flap Bag.

I don't like any of the other styles for me (I love them all, but not for me).

I appreciate any input. TIA!
 
#173
Hello,

Is this the correct thread to ask for lambskin care?

I just dropped an oily food on my boy lambskin, and it now has a spot that does not disappear.

Is there anything that i can use to clear the oil stain?
 
#174
Bagcrazeee said:
HELLO EVERYONE!

I need some help making a decision that I don't want to regret regarding keeping my Chanel Black Patent Leather New Mini Bag. I heard that it will become sticky in time. Is that true?

Also, should I keep it because I will (hopefully fingers crossed!) that I will receive my Black Caviar New Mini soon. So, basically I am asking should I have two of the same bag? I do have a Medium Lambskin/Tweed Flap Bag.

I don't like any of the other styles for me (I love them all, but not for me).

I appreciate any input. TIA!
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I got a preloved black patent WOC at Christmas and I suppose it is a wee bit tacky /sticky to touch . But I'm ok with it!
I bought some colonil patent cleaner /buffer but haven't actually tried it yet x
 
#175
Hi dear,

I hope it's not too late now. I got a similiar experience and it never came off. But over time with dirt and darkening of the leather, it wasn't that visible anymore.

I checked before and here's what I understand... Never use water to wash. Put some baby powder on the oil stain overnight or until the powder absorbs the oil.
Condition it after. Hope this helps!


25wishes said:
Hello,

Is this the correct thread to ask for lambskin care?

I just dropped an oily food on my boy lambskin, and it now has a spot that does not disappear.

Is there anything that i can use to clear the oil stain?
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#176
I brought a vintage camera tassel bag in black patent a few months ago! It had like some sort of plastic blops kinda hard to explain but it didn't really bother me. Stumbled onto this thread tonight and tried out the vaseline and it actually came out, pretty much good as new! So happy about this and discovering this life saving forum
 
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avecamoursteph said:
Here, I tried to get a good photo of it via iPhone 6. [emoji17]

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I have same issue of my patent mini from 15C. Those cracking found around stitches on the side of the bag and stripes. Lucky, I have not seen it on my coco shine yet. Not sure if this is because thick patent leather were used on mini. I have been seen a lot of this kind of cracking on patent leather from other brand too. I guess the coating changes over time.
 
#178
I'm looking for a woc and my local Chanel Boutique has quite a lot of choices but the patent leather dark navy blue caught my eyes. As I don't own any patent leather piece before, is it easy to be scatched. My SA only told me about how to store it properly so it maintain the shape.

TIA
 
#179
avecamoursteph said:
Have any of you experienced slight cracking on any of your Chanel bags that is patent leather? I recently just got an extra mini flap the other day and noticed that there was slight cracking on the stitching where the bag folds over. It's not noticeable until you closely inspect it. Any help or suggestions? Should I be worry about it and return it? Or just keep the gorgeous gem? I hate to send it back...Granted, I ordered it via phone and had it shipped out to me. Thank you!!
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I have 3 patents and do not have any issues with cracking.
 
#180
hi, i need your help please. i noticed these faint brown stains on my glazed calfskin. its only on the areas where the inner flap touches it when its closed. any ideas how to remove them? thanks :smile1:
 

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